1. What you need to know
If an attorney wishes to withdraw from their role, in circumstances where the principal has impaired capacity, the attorney must submit an application to QCAT. The Tribunal may give the attorney permission to resign. Only when this permission is given does the appointment and the responsibilities of an attorney finish.
You only need to complete this section if you are applying for leave to resign as attorney.
You must:
- attach a copy of the enduring power of attorney
- attach report/s completed by a health professional such as a geriatrician, psychiatrist, psychologist or general practitioner giving details of the Adult’s capacity for decision-making
- attach a statement of the Adult’s current financial position
2. Complete and lodge this form:
To apply you must complete and lodge:
Form 12 - Application for miscellaneous matters - Guardianship and Administration Act 2000
This form is to be completed relating to an application for miscellaneous matters – Guardianship and Administration Act 2000.
Health professional report – Guardianship and Administration Act 2000
Form to be completed by medical and related health professionals to provide expert opinion about an Adult’s capacity to make decisions.
3. How to lodge your application
| enquiries@qcat.qld.gov.au | |
| In person | Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal or at any local Magistrates Court |
| Mail to | Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal |
4. What happens next?
Find out what happens after you apply.